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How to delete apps on android phone in bulk from Windows 11?
Before deleting apps from Android devices, there are a couple of things to be noted for safety reasons.
1. Risks of Removing Critical Apps
Deleting system apps can crash your phone or cause boot loops if you remove essential services (e.g., com.android.phone, com.google.android.gms). Always research an app’s function before uninstalling. Disabling (adb shell pm disable-user <package>) is safer than full removal.
2. Bloatware vs. Necessary Apps
Some preinstalled apps (e.g., Facebook, carrier apps) are safe to remove, while others (like Google Play Services) are vital for functionality. Use adb shell pm list packages to identify apps, and avoid deleting anything with "android," "google," or "systemui" in its package name.
3. Reversibility & Backups
Uninstalling via adb uninstall --user 0 only removes the app for your user—it stays in the system. A factory reset will restore deleted apps. Always back up data before making changes, and consider debloater tools (like Universal Android Debloater) for a safer approach.
Once you read the reminds carefully, then you are safe to delete apps from Android on a computer.